Average Leader Salary
Updated August 18, 2021
Average Leader Salary
$80,000 yearly
$38.93 hourly
Entry level Salary
$43,000 yearly$43,000
10 %
$80,000
Median
$150,000
90 %
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Percentile  | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
90th Percentile | $150,000 | $12,500 | $72 |
75th Percentile | $112,000 | $9,333 | $54 |
Average | $80,978 | $6,748 | $39 |
25th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
10th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
Average Leader Salary By State
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Leader average salary by State
| State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
Alabama | $70,875 | $34.07 | 1,333 |
Alaska | $113,792 | $54.71 | 150 |
Arizona | $54,845 | $26.37 | 1,478 |
Arkansas | $68,818 | $33.09 | 661 |
California | $70,081 | $33.69 | 6,717 |
Colorado | $63,034 | $30.30 | 1,327 |
Connecticut | $107,270 | $51.57 | 882 |
Delaware | $80,455 | $38.68 | 324 |
District of Columbia | $78,143 | $37.57 | 315 |
Florida | $70,947 | $34.11 | 4,157 |
Georgia | $72,736 | $34.97 | 2,761 |
Hawaii | $82,943 | $39.88 | 262 |
Idaho | $46,328 | $22.27 | 352 |
Illinois | $73,181 | $35.18 | 3,085 |
Indiana | $67,217 | $32.32 | 1,894 |
Iowa | $52,507 | $25.24 | 1,027 |
Kansas | $53,168 | $25.56 | 785 |
Kentucky | $66,985 | $32.20 | 1,084 |
Louisiana | $72,185 | $34.70 | 950 |
Maine | $84,853 | $40.79 | 359 |
Maryland | $84,005 | $40.39 | 1,604 |
Massachusetts | $90,376 | $43.45 | 1,898 |
Michigan | $74,431 | $35.78 | 2,040 |
Minnesota | $75,942 | $36.51 | 1,584 |
Mississippi | $59,864 | $28.78 | 757 |
Missouri | $61,127 | $29.39 | 1,658 |
Montana | $45,708 | $21.98 | 220 |
Nebraska | $53,793 | $25.86 | 383 |
Nevada | $71,549 | $34.40 | 571 |
New Hampshire | $82,280 | $39.56 | 426 |
New Jersey | $102,026 | $49.05 | 1,805 |
New Mexico | $72,047 | $34.64 | 409 |
New York | $98,517 | $47.36 | 3,117 |
North Carolina | $62,055 | $29.83 | 2,880 |
North Dakota | $56,930 | $27.37 | 211 |
Ohio | $79,894 | $38.41 | 3,011 |
Oklahoma | $63,744 | $30.65 | 846 |
Oregon | $51,670 | $24.84 | 878 |
Pennsylvania | $70,119 | $33.71 | 2,673 |
Rhode Island | $74,325 | $35.73 | 267 |
South Carolina | $63,384 | $30.47 | 1,311 |
South Dakota | $51,509 | $24.76 | 175 |
Tennessee | $57,574 | $27.68 | 2,083 |
Texas | $77,976 | $37.49 | 6,257 |
Utah | $48,606 | $23.37 | 696 |
Vermont | $68,944 | $33.15 | 216 |
Virginia | $67,036 | $32.23 | 2,750 |
Washington | $67,079 | $32.25 | 1,417 |
West Virginia | $73,508 | $35.34 | 388 |
Wisconsin | $71,440 | $34.35 | 1,716 |
Wyoming | $65,947 | $31.71 | 175 |
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Highest Paying Cities For Leader
| City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
Jersey City, NJ | $105,194 | $50.57 |
New York, NY | $101,582 | $48.84 |
Boston, MA | $91,344 | $43.92 |
Baltimore, MD | $85,138 | $40.93 |
Houston, TX | $80,242 | $38.58 |
Cincinnati, OH | $75,205 | $36.16 |
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Average Leader Salary Over Time
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| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
2021 | $81,000 | $38.93 | +2.6% |
2020 | $78,900 | $37.93 | +1.9% |
2019 | $77,400 | $37.23 | +2.5% |
2018 | $75,500 | $36.30 | +1.5% |
2017 | $74,400 | $35.77 | +1.5% |
Average JOB Salary by Field
Operations Team Leader
Avg. salary: $94,828
An operations team leader is an individual who manages teams, encouraging cooperation, productivity, and teamwork. Operations team leaders foster team unity and enhance the daily efficiency of the companies or any business establishment. They manage a diverse workforce in companies to make sure that the organizational operations are efficient. Also, they implement programs and processes and oversee building maintenance. It is also their responsibility to manage mechanical and human resources and establish a team budget.
122,877 Operations Team Leader JobsTeam Leader/Trainer
Avg. salary: $78,267
The team leader or the trainer primarily focuses on supporting the engineering team and is committed to fostering communication and leadership and giving training to the aspirants. Other duties include planning, executing, budgeting, monitoring, controlling, consulting, and collaborating with his/her /her teams.
118,748 Team Leader/Trainer JobsRecreation Leader
Avg. salary: $26,092
The primary role of recreation leaders is to encourage recreational and sporting activities in various settings such as schools, parks, and youth centers. Their job requires them to motivate others to work as a team member while also promoting good morals and sportsmanship. They develop recreational and sports programs best suited for their company's client base. Other duties also include advertising the availability of recreational activities, securing funding for special events and projects, and adhering to safety practices.
20,046 Recreation Leader JobsActivities Leader
Avg. salary: $30,431
An activity leader's main duty is to offer sports programs and exercises that are riveting in a positive manner. The activities typically assigned to leaders are the ones they understand for the smooth promotion and planning of events. Usually, hotel resorts and summer camps seasonally employ activity leaders to make time for different exercises throughout the year. Working as an activities leader can also be viewed as a way to practically enhance a person's teaching or coaching skills, leadership and communication skills, and marketing skills when it comes to publicizing upcoming events.
20,855 Activities Leader JobsProduction Leader
Avg. salary: $36,557
A production leader usually works at a manufacturing plant or a similar setting. They are primarily responsible for overseeing all processing operations and workforce performance, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. They are also responsible for coordinating with personnel, producing progress reports, processing paperwork, delegating tasks, setting the budget and goals, evaluating performances, and even training new members of the workforce. Furthermore, as a leader, it is essential to implement all policies and regulations set by the company to maintain a productive and safe work environment for everyone.
64,304 Production Leader JobsProcess Leader
Avg. salary: $92,324
A process leader is responsible for overseeing the operational processes of an organization to support business functions and client requirements. Process leaders evaluate the efficiency of workflow procedures, identifying inconsistencies, and revising processing techniques as needed to improve deliverables and maximize productivity. They also train new employees, share best practices, and address their difficulties by organizing a specific learning approach. A process leader must have excellent communication and organizational skills, such as writing progress reports and identifying opportunities that would drive revenue resources for the business.
54,538 Process Leader Jobs| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operations Team Leader | $94,828 | $7,902 | $45.59 | 122,877 |
Team Leader/Trainer | $78,268 | $6,522 | $37.63 | 118,748 |
Recreation Leader | $26,093 | $2,174 | $12.54 | 20,046 |
Activities Leader | $30,431 | $2,536 | $14.63 | 20,855 |
Production Leader | $36,557 | $3,046 | $17.58 | 64,304 |
Process Leader | $92,324 | $7,694 | $44.39 | 54,538 |
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Recently Added Leader Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adobe Escalation Leader | Escalation Leader | Denver, CO | 08/31/2021 | $80,400 08/31/2021 |
Iowa Department of Administrative Services Correctional Trades Leader | Correctional Trades Leader | Mount Pleasant, IA | 08/26/2021 | $48,547 08/26/2021 |
Stantec Inc. US Renewable Sector Leader | US Renewable Sector Leader | Colorado City, TX | 08/20/2021 | $99,500 08/20/2021 |
Facebook Global DEI Industry Leader | Global DEI Industry Leader | San Francisco, CA | 08/20/2021 | $219,000 08/20/2021 |
City of Seattle REC 'n The Streets REC Leader | REC 'n The Streets REC Leader | Seattle, WA | 08/19/2021 | $41,636 08/19/2021 |
Monarch Healthcare Management Corporate Nursing Leader | Corporate Nursing Leader | Duluth, MN | 08/18/2021 | $83,480 08/18/2021 |
Kelly Services MRO Commodities Initiatives Leader | MRO Commodities Initiatives Leader | Houston, TX | 08/18/2021 | $80,350 08/18/2021 |
Adobe Systems Incorporated Escalation Leader | Escalation Leader | Portland, OR | 08/17/2021 | $80,400 08/17/2021 |
Adobe Systems Incorporated Escalation Leader | Escalation Leader | Seattle, WA | 08/17/2021 | $80,400 08/17/2021 |
General Electric Commercial Lean Leader | Commercial Lean Leader | Atlanta, GA | 08/13/2021 | $125,000 08/13/2021 |
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Average Leader Salary by Demographic
Leader Gender Pay Gap
Male Income
$84,275
Female Income
$69,794
Gender   | Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $84,275 |
| Female | $69,794 |
Median Leader Income by Race
Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| White | $80,112 |
| Black or African American | $72,989 |
| Asian | $80,195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,161 |
Average Leader Salary by Education Level
Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,275 |
| Master's Degree | $142,740 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $116,176 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $95,708 |
Leader FAQs
What is the average salary of a boss?
The average salary of a boss is $78,883 a year. However, this amount may vary from $17,000 to $149,674 a year. Factors such as location, company type, and years of experience impact how much you can make as a boss.
Highest Paid Cities for Bosses:
Sunnyvale, CA - $90,168 a year ($43.35 an hour)
Santa Cruz, CA - $89,666 a year ($43.11 an hour)
Santa Rosa, CA - $87,256 a year ($41.95 an hour)
Williston, ND - $85,699 a year ($41.20 an hour)
Manhattan, NY - $85,473 a year ($41.09 an hour)
Barnstable Town, MA - $84,974 a year ($40.85 an hour)
Cambridge, MA - $84,518.a year ($40.63 an hour)
Arlington, VA - $83,940 a year ($40.36 an hour)
Dickinson, ND - $83,427 a year ($40.11 an hour)
Ketchikan, AK - $83,116 a year ($39.96 an hour)
Types of Boss and Pay Rate:
Company Boss - $93,056 a year ($44.74 an hour)
Engine boss - $86,534 a year ($41.60 an hour)
Boss in engineering - $83,747 a year ($40.26 an hour)
Boss in models - $79,914 a year ($38.42 an hour)
Policy boss - $74,776 a year ($35.95 an hour)